Dancin Sprouts 2013 Schedule


Wed 5 Jun	Rolie Polie Guacamole	Wednesday, June 5 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Brooklyn-based Rolie Polie Guacamole presents an evening of funk, rock, and folk music mashed into original tunes about natural living, eating healthy, and staying active. This interactive show and high-energy sound create a dance party you won’t want to miss!
Wed 12 Jun	Laura Doherty	Wednesday, June 12 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Laura Doherty will acoustically rock your kid's world with her breezy folk-pop tunes for the whole family, using Chicago as her inspiration. Her treasured “Chicago Hot Dog” song and “El Train” song have become highly requested kid classics at her shows!
Wed 19 Jun	Karen Banks-Lubicz	Wednesday, June 19 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Karen Banks-Lubicz brings interactive, danceable music to young children and their families. Her easygoing, folk-rock style will have the audience singing along to old familiars and learning new ones. This is sure to be an evening of fun for the whole family.
Wed 26 Jun	Super Stolie & The Rockstars	Wednesday, June 26 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Join Rebecca Stoelinga, a Deerfield native, for an engaging, high-energy show for the entire family. Super Stolie encourages children to embrace their own uniqueness by singing, dancing, hopping, balancing, and trying an awesome rock star jump! Super Stolie's captivating show will engage kids of all ages, getting the whole family to sing along and skip away with tunes in their heads and positive messages!
Wed 3 Jul	Duke Otherwise	Wednesday, July 3 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. With his outrageously clever tunes, Duke Otherwise is a children's musician unlike any you've heard before. The Duke won't sing about wheels on a bus unless they're flat, square, or coming off. He will instead sing about love-struck third graders, a multi-cultural bowling team, or a forlorn king of the jungle.
Wed 10 Jul	Istvan & His Imaginary Band	Wednesday, July 10 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Istvan & His Imaginary Band present an irresistible mix of interactive rock ‘n’ roll, country, pop, punk, and sing-alongs that get heads bobbing. Audience members are often invited to participate, whether by playing freeze dance, singing along from the stage, or ringing out the rhythm on a tambourine. From strumming a solo on the acoustic guitar to dynamic duos and trios or to the full, five-piece rocking band, it's not surprising why Istvan & His Imaginary Band have become kid and family music favorites.
Wed 17 Jul	The Dreamtree Shakers	Wednesday, July 17 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Dreamtree Shakers are a Chicago-based band of musicians and educators making music for kids and families. The live show features up to eight people and includes creative movement and visuals. Expect joyful harmony and lyrics that parents and kids can enjoy together.
Wed 24 Jul	Human Tim + Robot Tim	Wednesday, July 24 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Human Tim + Robot-Tim have been making music for small humans and their grown-ups since 2009. Human-Tim mostly plays the guitar and sings, while Robot-Tim mostly pushes buttons and dances. Aided by some talented friends, they play family-friendly, indie-rockin', slightly twangy electro-folk music.
Wed 31 Jul	Leonardo and the Makin' Waves Band	Wednesday, July 31 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This Parents' Choice Award-winning family musician performs original songs and traditional favorites that entertain, educate, and empower audiences of all ages and abilities. The high-energy, interactive concert is a celebration of possibilities. With fun props and a colorful set, this concert is a pep rally, rock 'n' roll show, and beach party all on one stage.
Wed 7 Aug	Little Miss Ann	Wednesday, August 7 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. At this kids concert, families can experience the unique live music of Chicago's Little Miss Ann Band — led by a mother, Old Town School of Folk Music teacher, and one of Chicago's Most Influential Kids Musicians as voted by the readers of Time Out Chicago. The Little Miss Ann Band performs a mix of folk-rock music — both traditional songs and new ones, filled with rich vocals and a beautiful mix of simple instrumentation.
Wed 14 Aug	Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies	Wednesday, August 14 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Chicago’s favorite family band makes super-rockin’, positive music at family friendly volumes. Their repertoire includes outstanding originals and a trove of classic tunes, bridging genres from swing to rock to samba. Be prepared for memorable sing-a-longs, thumping rhythms and high energy call and response! More information
Wed 21 Aug	Zak Morgan	Wednesday, August 21 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. With a background in children’s literature plus a GRAMMY® nomination for his children's music, Zak Morgan brings all of his life experiences and a simple delight in words and music to his live performances. His songs share an exuberant celebration of wordplay and humorous storytelling. He aims to inspire his listeners to enjoy learning for its own sake while providing nonstop entertainment via catchy music and lyrics that make all ages hoot with delight.
Wed 28 Aug	Miss Aimee Leigh	Wednesday, August 28 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Miss Aimee Leigh has been thrilling audiences with her hilarious, high-energy children's songs for over a decade. A talented guitar player with a beautiful voice, she will get the crowd moving with her American folk/roots, jazz, and bluegrass music. She has a huge repertoire of original and traditional children's music that will have the whole family dancing and singing along!

Dancin Sprouts 2013 Schedule

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